Physician Assistant (PA-C)
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Prosperous Health
Agoura Hills, CA, US
Summary
Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments and manage medications for patients with mental health and substance use disorders. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated care and maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Job Description
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Psychiatry & Medication Management
Prosperous Health | Agoura Hills, California
About Prosperous Health
Prosperous Health is a growing behavioral healthcare organization providing mental health, substance use disorder, psychiatric, medical, outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth services across California.
Our network includes a 104-bed inpatient behavioral health campus, multiple outpatient programs, statewide virtual care, and Prosperous Medical—our integrated psychiatric and medical services division.
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team in Agoura Hills.
The PA-C will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, nurses, therapists, and other providers to deliver psychiatric assessments, medication management, medical support, and ongoing care for patients with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments
- Evaluate symptoms, treatment response, and clinical stability
- Provide psychiatric medication management
- Monitor medication effectiveness and side effects
- Support medication-assisted treatment and stabilization programs
- Participate in treatment planning and case reviews
- Address routine medical concerns in behavioral healthcare settings
- Coordinate care with clinical and nursing teams
- Support continuity of care and discharge planning
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Follow HIPAA, DHCS, accreditation, and organizational requirements
- Participate in quality-improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Current California Physician Assistant license in good standing
- Current NCCPA certification
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain
- Current BLS certification
- Ability to pass credentialing, background screening, and drug-testing requirements
Preferred Experience
Two or more years of experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
- Psychiatry or behavioral health
- Addiction medicine or substance use disorder treatment
- Inpatient or residential treatment
- Community mental health
- Integrated medical and behavioral healthcare
- Psychiatric medication management
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Co-occurring disorders
Knowledge of ASAM Criteria, trauma-informed care, and multidisciplinary treatment is preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Why Join Prosperous Health?
- Join a growing, integrated behavioral healthcare organization
- Work across psychiatric, medical, outpatient, inpatient, and telehealth services
- Collaborate with experienced clinical and medical professionals
- Access advancement and leadership opportunities
- Participate in innovative services, including TMS and telepsychiatry
- Receive continuing education and professional-development support
- Join a mission-driven culture focused on compassion, recovery, accountability, and clinical excellence
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $95,000–$180,000 annually, depending on experience
Additional opportunities may include performance incentives, leadership roles, telehealth services, and multi-site clinical coverage.
Benefits may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Continuing education support
- Professional-development opportunities
- Licensure and certification reimbursement
Schedule
- Full-time or part-time
- Telehealth opportunities may be available
- Multi-site opportunities may be available
Apply Today
Qualified candidates should submit a resume or CV, California PA license information, NCCPA certification, DEA registration information, relevant clinical certifications, and a brief cover letter highlighting applicable behavioral health, psychiatry, addiction medicine, or medication-management experience.
Prosperous Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
